Teachers Examination Schedule Sees June Tests at High School
No normal institute this year due to new law. June 24 25 26 exams held in high school assembly room. Schedule lists Preliminary Didactica Orthography Reading Geography History Oral reading Thursday Arithmetic Physiology Music Grammar Penmanship Friday Preliminary Algebra Economics Civics Physics. A review of course work counts as professional reading. Miss Genevieve Hedges oversees magazine reading circle books. Writing in one or more branches adds a date on the certificate for professional effort.
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Genevieve Hedges
Reading Circle
Jennie M. Ward
Henshaw & Martin
Shaun
Women's Federation installs new officers
The General Federation of Women's Clubs held its twelfth biennial convention in Chicago. Officers chosen at the biennial election were formally inducted into office, ending the main work of the gathering while sessions continue with receptions, excursions, and Lake Michigan trips for about 10,000 delegates.
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United Press
Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Lake Michigan
Open Synod in Chicago and Constitutional Revisions
United Press reports that the Christian Reformed church synod delegates gather in Chicago for two weeks of sessions at the Third Roseland church. The agenda includes drastic action on constitutional revision, unions report, and exploring creating particular synods.
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United Press
Chicago
Committee On Constitutional Revision
Committee On Unions
Third Roseland
Music teachers oppose ragtime at Iowa convention
Ragtime and dances like the tango draw sharp critique from Iowa music teachers gathered in Muscatine for the nineteenth annual convention. They urge viewing Wagner to Chopin as standards, warn that today’s flippant airs harm youth, and plan a program featuring a chorus, orchestra, Myrtle Blyvin recital, and Carl E Seashore lecture on measuring musical talent with local groups aiding hospitality.
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Music Teachers of Iowa
Wagner
Beethoven
Mozart
Bach
Chopin
Lizst
Myrtle Blvyn
Carl E. ‘Seashore
Graduate Rallege
State University of Iowa
Commercial Club
Launch Club
Country Club
More Home Rule for Philippines
A proposed bill carried to the White House envisions a Philippine legislature with a senate and house, modeled after the U S system, with a governor general appointed by the president. It outlines twelve senate and ninety representative districts, terms of four years, October 16, 1915 seating, and annual sessions, plus trade and tariff controls pending U S Congress oversight.
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Philippine Islands
W. A. Jones
Virginia
Insular Affairs Committee
White House
Congress
Senate
House
Philippine Commission
War Department
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Jones
The
Philippine Assembly
Commission
Ttu Fy
United States Congress
Washington Dispatch
New York Times
Manila
Supreme Court
Army Doctors Mark Mil Health Gains In Vera Cruz Camp
Colonel Jefferson Kean cites stark contrast between typhoid tolls at San Antonio and Jacksonville camps, noting progress in military sanitation since the Spanish American War. He says American army health is excellent in Vera Cruz with minimal sickness and strong preventive measures, including vaccination and mosquito control.
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Jacksonville
Fla
OOO
San Antonio
Tex
Jefferson Kean
Suregeon
United States Army
Amon
Kean
United States
Spain
Vera Cruz
America
Odorless Pig Shower Service Trumps Odors in Rail Cars
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a new luxury service for livestock and hogs. Pigs will receive barber and shower bath care at terminal rest stops, with horses cattle and sheep benefiting from a Pullman style stock car upgrade. The aim is cleaner cars and less odor during transit to packing houses.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Advertising big Sioux City races
Siou x City Illinois June 17 Thirty autos left here to tour towns within 200 miles in Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota to promote the July 4 auto races with 25000 in prizes. Farmers merchants and hired men will be informed by literature. Preliminary contests run June 30 July 1 and 2. Noted drivers Oldfield Mulford Chandler Rickenbacher and Burman highlight the field.
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United Press
Sioux City
Ill
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Indianapolis
Oldfield
Mulford
Chandler
Rickenbacher
Burman
What and Wow to Cook Ex Casserole
Handy little guide explains uses of the Guernsey Cooking Ward. If you are tired of cooking and scrambling in the same old way, pick up a booklet and some Guernsey ware today. Brown Grocery Co., 2016.
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Guernsey
Brown Grocery Coq
Frisco-bound walkers urge auto clubs for good roads
June 17 report from Des Moines says Lloyd Lee Don C Wilkes and dog Don Lee walked to Frisco via Kansas City dragging a wagon after good roads day. They travel under Iowa State Auto association to rally owners of cars in small towns to form auto clubs and join the procession. A store ad notes full sized hammocks in latest colors for 2.75 at Henshaw and Martin People's Store.
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United Press
Des Moines
Lloyd Lee
Don C. Wilkes
Donlee
San Francisco
Kansas City
Iowa State Auto Association
Beeners Bakery Ad Announces Fresh Bread and Tea
Beeners Bakery invites customers to stop by for fresh tea whole wheat graham and pernickle breads and daily fresh rolls. Orders can be placed by phone at 863.
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Beener's Bakery
Beener’s Bakery
King and Queen Again at Ascot in Royal Hunt Cup
Royal Hunt cup at Ascot highlighted the second day of the royal race meeting. King George and Queen Mary attended with Windsor company though no state procession occurred. The handicap for 2 year olds and up covered seven and one half furlongs with a $10,000 cash prize and a 1500 value trophy. King George dined in a brown derby and lounge suit, signaling a fashion shift while spectators wore vivid costumes.
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United Press
Ascot
Eng
King George
Queen Mary
Windsor Castle
German envoy Johann von Bernstorf Receives Illinois Degree
Count Johann von Bernstorf the German ambassador to the United States became an alumnus of the University of Illinois during commencement exercises at Champaign Illinois. More than 600 degrees were awarded by the colleges as the envoy delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree.
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United Press
Champaign
Ill
Johann von Bernstorf
United States
University of Illinois
Elks Begin Nineteenth Iowa Convention in Iowa City
The nineteenth annual Iowa State Elks convention opens in Iowa City with delegates arriving from Ft. Madison Keokuk Burlington and Dubuque. Prizes totaling 800 are set for the parade as bands gather, with events at Englert theater Town field and a Friday parade followed by sports carnival.
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United Press
Iowa City
Iowa State Elks’ Association
Ft. Madison
Keokuk
Burlington
Dubuque
States University
Lke
Elks’ House
Englert Theater
George T. Reddick
George W. Koontz
Towa City
W. H. Sates
Iowa City Elks
J. &. McDonnell
Des Moines
Waterloo
Sioux City
Guernsey Ware Fireproof Earthenware Description
The article describes GUERNSEY WARR as highly fireproof earthenware with a rich brown exterior and spotless white porcelain interior. It emphasizes sanitary, fade resistant finish, and non peeling glazing. FROWN GROCERY CO, 2016.
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Guernsey
Maple Valley Wiremen's tourney draws 5000 plus crowds
Ida Grove Iowa June 17 Nearly five thousand visitors from a ninety mile radius attend the eighteenth annual Maple Valley Wiremen's association tourney. Special trains arrive from the Northwestern railroad and thousands come by auto as northern Iowa teams compete for prizes after a morning parade and afternoon events.
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United Press
Ida Grove
Maple Valley Wiremen's Association
Northwestern Railroad
Iowa
Sitcom Springs Opens as New Iowa Falls Resort
The Sitcom Springs resort near Iowa Falls opened today with grounds and buildings completed for rest and amusement. Elmer F. Gorman invested thousands in the project as the Iowa Falls Military band played and a dance was planned in the pavilion tonight.
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United Press
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Sitcom Springs
Elmer F. Gorman
Well Dressed With Adler Rochester Arrow and More
Get a Smile hat Adler Rochester suit Arrow shirt B V D union guitar Phoenix ank hose and Crossett shoes at Nelson Grulka. Buy them all here for full ensemble.
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Adler-Rochester
Arrow
B. V. D. Union
Phoenix Ank
Crossett
Nelaon & Grulka
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